Authority: Supreme Court of India, Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih

Order Date: 28-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Jamia Millia Islamia (petitioner) vs. Roshan Ara & Ors. (respondents), Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.38457/2026.
  • Origin: Impugned final judgment and order dated 28-01-2026 in LPA Nos.476 and 477 of 2025 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
  • Petition challenges the Delhi High Court judgment; Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee appears for petitioner.
  • Court ordered impleadment of University Grants Commission (UGC) as a respondent; particulars: "University Grants Commission, Through Secretary/Joint Secretary, Address: 35, Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi – 110 001."

Final Outcome

  • Delay in filing condoned.
  • Operation of the impugned judgment dated 28-01-2026 stayed pending further proceedings.
  • UGC impleaded; registry to amend memo of parties within one week and fresh memo of parties to be filed within one week.
  • Notice to be issued, returnable on 08-09-2026; dasti service permitted and steps for service to be taken within one week.
  • Counsel Parmanand Gaur accepted notice on behalf of UGC, waiving formal service of notice on the newly impleaded respondent.
  • Petitioner to serve a copy of the present petition to the counsel for UGC immediately.
  • Respondent nos.1 to 5 to file counter‑affidavits within three weeks; any rejoinder affidavit to be filed before the next date of listing.
  • The notice shall mention that the newly impleaded respondent must file the counter affidavit and reply to interlocutory applications, if any, before the next date of listing.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Higher Education